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Campaigners, lawyers and abuse survivors are outraged by the “confused” new legislation to protect children from predators and abuse. Independent Inquiry An Independent Inquiry report published in October 2022 found that there was “a marked absence of a cohesive set of laws and procedures in England and in Wales that require individuals working with children … Read more

Navigating the English language is akin to embarking on a whimsical journey through history and culture, with each phrase revealing its peculiar backstory. Here’s a humorous dive into 21 English phrases that seem to have been conjured up during a particularly quirky moment in time, complete with a hint at their origins. 1. “Bob’s Your … Read more

Whether you voted leave or remain, the impact of that decision is unfolding in ways that touch everything from your supermarket shopping to your annual holiday. Curious to see how your decision to leave the EU is reshaping everyday life in not-so-splendid ways? Let’s peel back the curtain and reveal the ongoing saga of Brexit’s … Read more

The UK’s high streets, once bustling centres of commerce and community, have been facing a gradual decline. A combination of factors, including the rise of online shopping, high business rates, and changing consumer habits, has left many town centres struggling. Here’s a look at 18 towns that exemplify the challenges faced by high streets across … Read more

To those who call the UK home, certain things are second nature, but to outsiders, they’re fascinating. Here’s a closer look at 21 quintessentially British behaviors that might just leave the rest of the world scratching their heads. 1. Queueing Is an Art Form In Britain, the queue is sacred. It’s a silent testament to … Read more

GB News has, once again, come under scrutiny for perpetuating a conspiracy theory, with its recent broadcast linking net zero policies to planned depopulation. Here’s the full story. Right Wing News GB News, the right-wing, hedge fund-backed British news channel, has the dubious honour of being the subject of more headlines than possibly any other … Read more

Ah, the Baby Boomers – a generation as famous for its cultural revolutions as it is for those catchphrases that have the younger gens rolling their eyes into the next postcode. Let’s check out the 21 most irritating: 1. “Back in my day…” The classic opener to any tale that usually ends with how much … Read more

Buckle up, nostalgia hunters! We’re zooming back to the ’90s, a time when Britpop was the soundtrack to our lives, and the Spice Girls taught us about girl power. If the words “You’ve got mail” thrill you more than they should, you’re in the right place. Let’s take a cheeky stroll down memory lane and … Read more

Thinking of grabbing a pint across the UK? Well, your wallet might need a pep talk first. From the northern bargains to the southern splurges, let’s dive into the financial deep end and rank the cities where buying a pint feels more like an investment. Here are the 18 spots where your beer budget might … Read more

Remember the 90s? The decade of Britpop, boy bands, and butterfly clips? It was a time of dial-up internet, Tamagotchis, and fashion faux pas. But looking back, some of the things we did back then might make you chuckle — or cringe. Let’s take a trip down memory lane and revisit 21 things from the … Read more